Category: Healthy Diet

The cornucopia of fruity snacks extends beyond the staple selections of watermelon and strawberries. Give some of these wallflowers a chance to dance on your platter of fresh produce: Kiwifruit: With more fiber than...

These bold and fruity wine-based ice pops are fun summer treat. Ingredients: 1 bottle(s) (about 1 1/2 pints) fruity red wine 2  plums, pitted and chopped 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 large ripe pear, chopped...

This mouthwatering and spicy pulled pork sandwich makes a hearty meal. Serves: 12 Total Time: 9 hr 30 min Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) ancho chile powder 2 tablespoon(s) sweet Spanish smoked paprika 1 tablespoon(s) ground and dried oregano...

Rubbed with a flavorful, chili-loaded spice mixture and served with a sweet and spicy mango-honey sauce, this is not your grandma’s fried chicken. Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon(s) ancho chile powder • 1 tablespoon(s) ground...

This cool, creamy, and slightly spicy avocado salad is a creative and healthy side, perfect to accompany smoky grilled eats at a Fourth of July celebration. Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon(s) cumin seeds • 1/4...

Peaches and raspberries harmonize perfectly in this summer crisp. Active time 35 minutes Total lime 1 hour 35 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 servings Ingredients: • 1 lemon • 1 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour...

Active time 15 minutes Total time 15 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 c. fresh lime juice (from 6 to 7 limes) ¼ c. honey 1 ripe watermelon (about 12 lbs.), chilled,...

Having soda, chips, and candy in the car is a road–trip ritual for many. Eat smart on the road instead and arrive at your destination feeling great — not strung out on junk food....

Forgo the bucket of fried chicken and mayo–laden salads. Instead, fuel your day at the beach or park with a variety of delicious, energy–boosting foods. Enjoy these healthy ideas for your next outdoor meal:...

OVER 7,000 strong and growing, community farmers’ markets are being heralded as a panacea for what ails our sick nation. The smell of fresh, earthy goodness is the reason environmentalists approve of them, locavores...

Three-bean soup [Photo/The New York Times] 1/2 pound (1heaped cup) white beans, like navy beans or cannellini, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for 6 hours 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground...

Cut Papaya in half, remove the inner flesh and put into the blender. Boil milk, add sugar and cook until melted.Put aside to cool. Beat egg whites, add milk and vinegar and gently stir...

It’s summer, backyard barbecues with lots of unhealthy junk foods at the pool can pack pounds on your body. High-Fat Barbecue Meats Steak, cheeseburger contains fats since they are from the pattiest part of...

Dust off the barbecue and grab an apron. For many people, the rich aroma of food on the grill heralds the arrival of summer. Grilling is a great way to enjoy the robust flavors...

You’ve noticed her in the grocery store or in line at the post office: the woman who’s always in a good mood, quick with a smile and unflustered by the typical daily annoyances. Chances...

Exercise scientists have long known that even a small amount of dehydration can affect physical performance, but a new study shows that dehydration affects a lot more than your strength and endurance. Researchers writing...

Ever ask yourself if a late afternoon coffee is a wise idea? Will you be up all night if you indulge? It’s a tricky call, since you have no way of knowing if the...

As healthy eaters, you know the benefits of choosing whole grains over refined carbohydrates. But here’s a new nugget of info that’ll reinforce healthy choices for your next grain-based meal: The Journal of Nutrition...

While there isn’t much of a chemical difference between kosher and sea salts, their origins and tastes do vary. Kosher salt, like the table variety, is mined from the earth, but comes in large...